All YOU Need To Know About The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

[@LifeofSmokey]

Sorry for the weird audio sometimes , ordered a new mic already lol. What do you think of these colors?

[@thihaboyz]

Rare and cool

[@brianennis5291]

Smokey, great review. I watch all of your videos, they’re informative and interesting… thank you! You are partly to blame for my purchase of this bike last weekend. You got me interested and then I just had to get one. Replacing my Yamaha FJR 1300 with the KTM 1290 SAR. I ordered a new Puig touring wind shield and the taller rally seat. I would like to see a video about the KTM hard cases versus soft panniers. Keep up the great work.

[@LifeofSmokey]

If you are planning on doing some offroad with pannier go for the soft ones. The hard ones are very expensive and if they break it's an expensive drop. The soft ones might cause stuff on the inside to break tho 😁. Congrats on the purchase by the way.

[@DAI-proofofuniqueness]

@LifeofSmokey Hi thanks for the great videos you make, 2 questions: how lower is the optional heated low seat? in terms of handling and weight feeling how do you compare this to the Norden 901? (of course it's heavier but how heavier?)

[@LifeofSmokey]

1 : the lowered seat is 2cm lower as original , but the lowered heated comfort seat is the same as original as it's higher because of the gel and heating 😅🙈. 2 : When the motorcycle is running you don't feel any difference. The 1290 SAS and SAR ride like mopeds that's how light they feel.

[@DAI-proofofuniqueness]

@@LifeofSmokey thanks buddy

[@heinbotha1278]

Just collect my new 1290 R, had the 2017 1290R, super bike this is 😎🏁🍻

[@michsky46]

Nice video. After time, how many km did ride already? How is the RELIABILITY IN GENERAL? Have u got some problems? Previous models had huge electronic problems.

[@davidherringgo]

Is great review smokey sure sounds like an incredible bike and high price too

[@LifeofSmokey]

Compared to other adventure bike it’s not that pricy of you ask me. I do believe it’s worth the money and really having second thoughts with my GT at this moment. I am deeply in love with this. 😁

[@percusski]

Great review as always... is it worth the extra over the s model if you ride 90% on road.. how capable is the S?

[@LifeofSmokey]

The S does have a small front wheel and no wired/spoke wheels. I prefer big wheels in the front , good bottom protection and a bit more ground clearance just in case I follow the trails home. I have seen people put dual-sport tires on an S as well by the way. The S also has the suspension mode change on the dash. The R has manual adjusted suspension and a lower front screen. If you ride on the road most of the time and you want some more comfort go with the S and a dual-sport tire. If you like the rough stuff more and want to ride any trail you see go for the R 😌🙌

[@percusski]

@@LifeofSmokey great stuff

[@1xplorer]

Finally you got it, You are already middle height western guy and this bike is even bigger,

[@bikerboysteven]

Zie dat deze al de terugroepactie gehad heeft,en meschien handig om te vermelden in een volgende video😉 Tussen de 2 radiatoren zit een zwarte slang en bij de jouwe zit er nu een alu dop op de zwarte slang ervoor was dit plastiek en kon niet goed tegen de warmte van de uitlaatbocht.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Ha ja heb het darmpje zien zitten! Thx for the info 😉👌

[@haroldasgailius3689]

Very clear your English 👌🤝

[@r.j.n.604]

Great review.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Thx bud! Still got some more work to do , to get better at these :-)

[@ohadsaban5753]

Hi Great review. do you know where can i buy the Case carriers and the Hard gas tank protectors ?

[@LifeofSmokey]

I get my stuff on www.ktm-shop.nl but that’s in The Netherlands. Might be high shipping costs 🙁

[@ohadsaban5753]

@@LifeofSmokey thank you for your reply, i only need the part number for the case carrier (I even dont know who is the manufactor it is not KTM part), i will then try to locate the best store that shipps to israel, i tried to look for this part at the KTM site you gave me but didnt find it. if you have any way to locate a link to this case carrier it will be the best for me. Thank you in advanced :-)

[@LifeofSmokey]

Part number for the carrier on this bike 😁 CASE CARRIER Ref: 61912912044

[@hliasskirlas8233]

hey smokey! really nice review dude. I have seen almost all of your videos about the 1290s cause im on the market for one of them! And i have a question, i saw somewhere that the guarantee they give you does not cover the electronics of the bike,meaning that if u have a problem with your electronics the first year for example, they do not cover the damage. is that true? ALSO GREETINGS FROM GREECE

[@LifeofSmokey]

Just asked KTM about the warranty and will get back to you when i get a response. Any idea what 1290 model? 😁

[@hliasskirlas8233]

@@LifeofSmokey im leaning towards the GT, but oh boy, i also love the super duke R ! your reviews though makes me want them both hehehe

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@hliasskirlas8233 No need in both , a GT rides and sounds just like an R , just a bit smoother and more fun to ride slower. Also more wind protection but the bike still feels like an angry beast 😁. If you wanna go more quiet and comfy the Adventure S or R is your weapon of choice 😎

[@hliasskirlas8233]

@@LifeofSmokey im not a quiet guy. im somewhat of a hoonigan! so i thing i will go for the gt anyways! the adv's are not for me! when the time comes and i get to ride both the gt and the super duke then i think i will be able to decide!

[@LifeofSmokey]

Ktm said it’s a classic warranty for 2 years no worries 😎

[@AleBon1982]

Hi smokey. I have 2020 super duke gt. Do you prefer the new adventure? Did you see a new tecnology age as was for te old 1290 gt comparing with the new gt 1290?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Old and new GT is not that much of a difference to be honest. That new Adventure R is rediculous how fun it is. I need a fast but smooth bike and it’s just that! And the “go everywhere” ability is something that really speaks to me. These days it’s more cars on the road then people in a bar. So some offroad riding is always fun if the bike is capable for it 😎

[@brandondavies5511]

Great video

[@Mototouring777]

Eee, man! I have 1290T, very good, very good bike!

[@johndemmink3539]

Nice job!

[@norhilmyfailippt1677]

Can you do a ride review. Like those who did review on a GSA. Im more into touring, but the S model is not my cup of tea. Still prefers the spoke R version. Im planning on jumping ship, but am fearful of the beastly KTM. Is it as close to the GSA comfort for long distance trip. Is the full tank per mileage is decent or say adequate for an adventure bike?

[@aux1z11]

I can't wait to get my crotch rocket dirt bike

[@samhovens1914]

Hey smokey, ik ben aan het overleggen een 1290 te halen. Rijd bijna alleen harde wegen. Natuurlijk zeg je dan de s, maar mijn voorkeur gaat naar de r ivm uiterlijk. Hoe is het weggedrag op verharde wegen?. Grts Sam

[@LifeofSmokey]

Is gewoon dezelfde vering , de R heeft wel geen automatische vering die je kan instellen naargelang gewicht en rijgedrag zoals bijvoorbeeld de GT en de SAS enzo wel heeft. Alsook heeft de R geen adaptieve cruise control. Maar ik vind hem gewoon supergoed rijden op de baan. Heb momenteel ook nog de baanbanden erop liggen. 😊

[@Quangnhat95]

Just stumbled upon your channel. Dude funny as hell 🤣. One subscribe from me.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Haha thx bud!! Really trying not to be that average boring review guy that talks about what kind of steel the frame is made from 😂👌👍🏻

[@Quangnhat95]

@@LifeofSmokey Really like the way you do the review! Straight forward, very informative. I'm looking forward to the long term review of this bike. I saw your crash. Hope you're doing well! Ride safe buddy

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@Quangnhat95 yeah no problem , had some pains here and there but all good now 😁👍🏻

[@volaertus]

Do you ever get the "key not in range" error? I have a 2020 and I can't find a fix for that seems there is a manufacturing problem because the key is DEFINITELY always in range

[@LifeofSmokey]

Nope never had issues with that. Might be a stupid question but did you change the battery so it’s signal is a lot stronger? Heard this question before , will ask the ktm boys when i see them again 😊

[@volaertus]

@@LifeofSmokey yeah I did actually. Twice!!! Haha it just randomly says key not in range and it's in the same damn spot I have it when I turn it on. So frustrating. Bad ass bike otherwise though. Great vid

[@megapet777]

@@volaertus this is why bikes never should have too much electronics. Normal mechanical key works always.

[@gs800spbrwillian3]

My next motorcycle

[@milancernansky5122]

Would you swap the gt for this?

[@LifeofSmokey]

I’m gonna be very honest….yes! 😎 The GT is a cutting edge sports tourer and i really love that. But for power/comfort/adventure this is my weapon of choice. I can take better corners with this thing as with my GT. 🙈

[@ktm1290adv]

Can u do a video for comparing the R and S

[@LifeofSmokey]

Ok 😎👌

[@DAI-proofofuniqueness]

I also would love that video @@LifeofSmokey

[@treytucker5619]

Can the EURO5 be bypassed for competition only?

[@LifeofSmokey]

No idea bud

[@mmosquini]

What was the top speed on that bike? Was it limited or unlimited top end?

[@expatbiker6598]

Look for a German owner. They have unlimited speed highways.

[@majklknight7455]

You can turn off abs only on rear wheel

[@LifeofSmokey]

That is 100% accurate! 👌

[@skmgamer8214]

1:21 🚴‍♀️

[@LifeofSmokey]

😂🙈

[@deesupyo9620]

New subscriber here.

[@Brad-RB]

Here in the US this model isn't available. Neither is the S or the GT.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Not available YET….it’s coming next year i have been told. With covid19 and lower bike sales in the US they didn’t send it your way. Should come 2022 😉

[@Brad-RB]

​@@LifeofSmokey Great review BTW. Hopefully, KTM will bring them here.

[@joseVazquez-sk5dt]

Not for USA 🇺🇸 ?

[@LifeofSmokey]

There are a couple of reasons that i know/have read why they are not in the USA yet. Most of it has to do with covid ofcourse and low road bike sales in USA because of that. As far as i know for now the new 2022 GT and Adventure S/R will come to the states so hold on just a little bit. The new R is just 👌😁

[@Asbcdefghijklm]

R those wheels tubeless??

[@LifeofSmokey]

Sir yes sir they are 😎👌

[@johangyllin4639]

What do you think aboat electric error codes ktm sems to have many electric trolls, I want a 1290 do not want to buy problems 🤔

[@LifeofSmokey]

I bought the first gen Superduke R , had no problems , bought a Superduke GT also no problems after 2 years , bought another Superduke R and have been riding it like a maniac and even offroad really abusing it and also no problems with it. The 1290 engine is just 👌. But every bike has got some issues from every brand. I wouldn’t look at that to much 😊

[@johangyllin4639]

@@LifeofSmokey thanks, maybe will testride 1290 then, maybe wait for 2022 model..

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@johangyllin4639 you should test all of the 1290’s , even if it’s the same engine they all ride totally different 😎👌

[@bseidem5112]

@@LifeofSmokey Not the Super Ten by Yamaha.

[@frankschulz4849]

Jo jo, es gibt viele Powerparts, jedoch keine vernünftigen Handschützer. Stabile Handschützer stoßen an das Display. # So many Powerparts, but no sensible hand guards. Stable hand guards touch the display.

[@hophophophop6032]

is it have a tubeles wheels?

[@LifeofSmokey]

Yep 😊

[@michsky46]

u bend the foot peg?

[@gaetan458]

Beautiful bike, but what's the point???? My analogy on this; is you have the most beautiful woman of your dream that you love from every once of your body, naked beside you in your bed, waiting for you to make love to her, but you can't touch her... That's exactly how I feel about this bike.

[@jansing327]

Get rid of the euro 5 exhaust...and the cat...

[@mobile4747]

Good smile

[@bluenapalm123]

Why isnt anyone calling out KTM on the software addons costing soo much... £400 for quick shifter software.. you're kidding right? There is no physical equipment needed to enable it.. it's just a marketing ploy to get more cash from buyers. Ability to list the bike in the UK for £14999 is complete nonsense.. It's a £16500 bike minimum.. e.g. my S1000R came with the sports pack and alot of the electronics this bike has.. quicker shifter, abs, DSC, cruise, etc... £11k.. Quality is better.. Appreciate the different bike types.. but annoyed with the wool pulling with the software features turned off... Yes, it cost money to develop the software - but this is pulling the wool over our eyes to inflate the price.. KTM screensaver £250 KTM solitaire £150 KTM minesweeper £300 Really? I directly employ software developers and produce products from code... so I know you want paid for it.. but it's just money grabbing from KTM. :)

[@LifeofSmokey]

I did when i bought my GT. Had to pay 300 for the track pack , dealer just inserts a usb stick and done 👌🙈. Will put it on my “why list” for KTM when i see the man in charge again 😉

[@LifeofSmokey]

I just talked with KTM about the software upgrades. As i thought they cost alot of money to develop. Which i can understand from a marketing standpoint. An iphone 12 costs 200€ to make yet they ask 1400€ for one. That’s the same principal , development is many hours of work , testing and research. That’s why they don’t unlock it for free. The software is on the bike most of the time. Just not unlocked 😎

[@bseidem5112]

And the warranty for the software?

[@montaego]

@@LifeofSmokey the alternative is that it makes the base bike affordable to more people. If the bike included everything it would be 25K or more and would limit the market. Lots of folks don't want a center stand, racks, crash bars or fancy exhausts and it's a damn good thing they come as options and not stock equipment driving the base price up by 5K. If KTM had only released the 890 adventure as the rally spec bike they'd have sunk their own ship. Yamaha uses this with their T7. Build it with crap components and out compete the competition with price point. Those that want a real off road adventure contender have to invest another 3-5K into the platform just to match the base KTM 890 adv R.

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@montaego That’s a good point right there mate 😉. Have you taken the 890 Adventure out for a spin yet? Wonder how it compares with the 1290 😊

[@Trystan46]

I honestly prefer the GT better smokers ! It looks so nasty !

[@jesussantosmartin653]

Only 135cv no 160cv como dice ktm... En prueba de potencia only 135cv

[@zardportugal]

You thing you are funny...... WRONG thoughts dude.

[@LifeofSmokey]

I thing i do not , i thing a lot of things but i do not thing that.

[@trinadhtrinadh6311]

Hi bro

[@deesupyo9620]

KTM really needs to get rid of the silly "SUPER ADVENTURE" name. It's basically a large ass street bike. Ok, fire roads/gravel roads.

[@LifeofSmokey]

Reminds me of the Super Adventure Club episode from South Park 😂. With KTM you don’t go on an adventure , you go on a Super Adventure! With Bentley you don’t go on a journey , you gon on an Extraordinary Journey 😁👌

[@deesupyo9620]

@@LifeofSmokey I have a 2015 KTM SA. I removed the SUPER ADVENTURE decals. Not every ride is an "ADVENTURE" unless I really lived in the woods, dodging bears and wolf just to get tampons for my teenage daughters.

[@LifeofSmokey]

@@deesupyo9620 😂😂😂👌

[@hazcat640]

YAY, it's a computer with wheels. Does it come with someone else to ride it for you? What happened to motorcycles?

[@LifeofSmokey]

I know the feeling. But as long as you can turn absolutely everything off i’m fine with it 😊

[@fernandourrutia2566]

[@deesupyo9620]

Great video.